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[Android Apps and Games] roadie-z:
I already did, but there's still a delay of receiving messages. There's similar behavior to the email app too. I also discovered that it's affecting chrome app. Some pages just won't load. If I disable ad block for chrome, then there's not much point of using the app.
[Android Apps and Games] pelops71:
Could you also please check if it delays or stops the downloading/updating of apps from the google play? It seems that for as long as adblock and firewall are running the downloads and updates from the store are blocked.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Just to make everyone aware, we did release an early update yesterday with our newest onboarding system. If anyone installs and find that they can't advance through it, the "continue" button needs to be pressed a few times. We've gotten some emails from users stuck at this point and we're going to roll out a fix tomorrow, hopefully.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear Version 5.0.0.500525 Release Notes

Github link

Change List

Fixed bug in overlays where users saw the same screen when pressing the button

Speed increases in browsing and using apps

Fixed Advanced Protection screen bug for pre-marshmallow Android OS

Minor bug fixes and improvements

Fix for issue #4 for random pin locks

Fix for issue #3 for certificate not installing on some devices

Yesterday, we released AdClear version 525. It fixes a lot of issues and bugs that users have had. You probably know we've released a couple of updates between our last and now, but those were mostly hotfixes for things we had done. Keep us posted if these things actually didn't resolve for you guys.

Regarding the pin lock situation, we've removed the device administrator option. It causes too much headaches and was tied to the automatic password code. We removed them both.

Nexus users (and anyone else experiencing this), let us know if you are having issues installing updates. We've gotten a few reports about the notifications not working as they're supposed to.

As always, thank you all for being so helpful.:good:
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] well, seems everything to work in the latest update. Though noticed that animation at the start with adclear logo, though as im using 'old' device and probably weak, but as I open app, I see this 'intro' animation for 8 secs, and then I see black screen for 8 more secs, and then app main screen opens. Sad that it has this long delay
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We haven't seen this behavior yet. This is the tutorial you're seeing for 8 seconds or the screen with the logo?

EDIT: Nevermind, that's clearly what you were saying. I had misread it. We haven't seen the launch take that long. We will look into it. Our oldest phone runs on 4.1 and there's no black screen. It shouldn't be an age problem.
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
yeah I'm in kitkat, and yeah I open app and it is OK, for 8 secs appears screen with a logo, but right after that for next 8 secs there is just black screen, and then app opens, did this like 3 or 4 times and same results. Don't know why it does so.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This shouldn't be happening. It was the whole point of redoing our tutorial, too. We'll update you when we have more.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear Version 5.0.0.500536 Release Notes

Change List

Speed increase on all phones

Fix for 6.0 SSL issues

Fix for google SSL issues

Improved blocking

Improved filters

Fix for issue #2 with chrome not loading urls

Some housekeeping on files to reduce size and minor bug fixes

Big news guys: we've figured out our problems with the certificate on 6.0. With this version, the functionality is finally available. Now you can browse fully in HTTPS while blocking ads, and block ads on YouTube! We've figured out the issues we've been having with speeds on Chrome as well. Huge thanks goes out to our development teams that have been working tirelessly to make our app awesome. We hope you guys enjoy it!
[Android Apps and Games] SanJoseCA:
This is just amazing.. no ads escaped.. BIG Thanks..

Just one problem. When protection is disabled, app crashes instead of graceful shutdown.

Nexus6 mmb29v. Stock rooted. B14ckb1rd kernel.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVENDev:
Hey, thanks for the compliments. We appreciate you using the app.

Let me make sure I understand the issue. As soon as the power button is clicked you are experiencing a crash, correct? Is it 100% replicable on your end? For example, when you open the app back up and turn it on and back off again do you experience another crash? I am attempting to reproduce on a Nexus 5 stock rooted on my end.

Thanks, again.
[Android Apps and Games] SanJoseCA:
Correct.. but second time was different.

This time it disabled protection nicely.. exited too properly. When i tried reenabling the vpn, it crashed. I tried to relaunch app. Again crashed.

Launched after second crash. Opened properly enabled vpn. Working again.

P.s. all this is while keeping advance protection eabled, assuming that it won't have any effect ( unless basic is enabled).
[Android Apps and Games] SEVENDev:
Thanks I was able to reproduce it I added our issue here in our bug tracker where we put user reported bugs. I will work on this and get a fix ASAP.
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
I found one more small issue which happens in my phone, so when I open app, it fully opens, I go in recent apps and remove it, I click on app again to open and it shutdowns immediately, I open again and it works again, so every second time I click on app to launch it it immediately closes for no reason.
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
also in the future I would to see a really good feature like adding apps which on click would enable VPN and if app is removed probably disable it, but disable feature not so important since we can disable from our notifications. This feature would be useful a lot cuz we would not need to go in app and enable protection every time.
[Android Apps and Games] harsh.:
Again same problem...with the latest update. Using cm13 snapshot and again every site or app that contains add. Didn't started. appreciate ur efforts but eagerly waiting To use it properly.. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] pulser_g2:
Anyone thinking about installing this should read the privacy policy over very carefully, and take a long hard think about it.

If you let this app routes your traffic to their servers, they can intercept all your traffic. If you then install their CA certificate to block ads in https sites, you've just allowed them to compromise SSL on most sites. Like PayPal, or banking, or similar.

There's also major inconsistencies in policies. The FAQ reads:

But the privacy policy reads:

So you're routing all your traffic through them, while at the same time they can't see the data as their servers aren't involved and the data stays on your device?

Nice try! But no thanks. This is basically a data gathering exercise.

If you want no-root ad blocking, go for the fully open source app NetGuard - the code is open and free to check it doesn't send your traffic everywhere, and it doesn't gather data, treat you as the product, or need to interfere with SSL, putting you at risk.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-netguard-root-firewall-t3233012
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
thanks for link
[Android Apps and Games] sabrefresco:
A moderator should put some of this info on the original post in larger font and in bold before the actual post begins.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you for pointing out the inconsistency in the privacy policy. It originates from our earlier product, Open Channel, that provides optimization of mobile traffic and included a server component in doing so. In transitioning to AdClear, the traffic routing takes place locally in the device with a VPN service, and the traffic is never routed through our servers. We'll update the privacy policy to reflect this.

With the transactions that take place via HTTPS, we understand the trust one needs with us to use our certificate. To avoid anyone accidentally enabling it, we've recently labeled it as advanced protection and disabled it by default. In addition, we are explicitly excluding privacy-sensitive apps and sites, such as banking. We would welcome feedback on any additional sites we should not SSL-intercept.

The notes of data collection in the privacy policy are there because we want to be up-front that in the future we may sell anonymized data to third parties, like carriers, to help them improve their service - see the "How Do You Make Money?" section in the original post. We continue to welcome feedback from users if this type of model is desirable.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
This app is sh!t guys... It data mines. Do not use this app, I repeat do not use unless you want your data mined!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
can you be more polite? doesn't it block ads? for me it blocks every single one, so what's wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you describe what's happening? The app is closing, or the VPN?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear specifically bypasses the messaging protocols, so this sounds like a bug more than anything else. If you could go to Settings > Help & Feedback > Report A Problem > Specific App Breaks and let us know.

It shouldn't be as noticeable of a problem.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This might be a problem with our certificate. If you go to Security > Credentials > User Tab (differs from phone to phone), you can remove it, then try reinstalling the certificate.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Announcing the SEVEN App Launcher beta test

Hey everyone,

We're excited to announce our latest application, SEVEN App Launcher, is entering open beta. It will work alongside AdClear to block ads in Android 7 and above. It's an exciting idea that we're ready to explore and innovate through.

App Launcher will let you clone apps that you want to block ads in, also allowing you to have multiple accounts running simultaneously in applications as well.

If you want to help us out, it's available for download from the Play Store. It is a beta test, so there will be errors to iron out, as a forewarning.

Just to reiterate, this is a supplement to AdClear, allowing us to continue being the best ad blocker around.
[Android Apps and Games] VanGolfer:
Installed, but can not run: "AdClear keeps stopping" I think it's not compatible with P
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're still obviously in the preliminary stages of testing with P, but it should be a lot better as it gets closer to release. The first previews are usually a bit finicky for what AdClear does.
[Android Apps and Games] cp.:
downloaded this but however i am unable to login to my account on youtube anyone else facing similar issues ?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We got another report of this happening, but I've been unable to replicate. I've sometimes gotten the login screen twice, but when I back out I'm signed in.

What is specifically happening? Is it just hanging?
[Android Apps and Games] cp.:
When I tried to press the plus sign to add an account, the screen turns black and when I brought out my task manager [Admin] Google Play services] is running when I try to run any of it it just hangs there

if this help there is only youtube, google play store, google play services, google play games in the app launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, those are the default apps we include. You can clone others if you'd like.

This sounds more like a non-response in the Launcher than a YouTube problem itself. That seems to be our biggest issue so far, so we should have a fix put out here in a few days.

For now, I would say that retrying should eventually work as a work around.
[Android Apps and Games] cp.:
tried with oneplus 3 and oneplus 3t both having same problem maybe its just the phone brand

anyway, can i run this the ad block concurrently with my express VPN ? or i can only choose to either block apps / connect to my vpn ?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
And, of course, it's in beta, so there's a lot to iron out. We have a oneplus test phone that we'll run it on.

Android only allows one application to use the VPN functionality at a time, unfortunately. It's a choice we don't like our users having to be stuck making, but we don't have any control over it.
[Android Apps and Games] scotyard:
Does this block ads on Youtube?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sure does! We were the first to do it non-root. What version of Android are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] scotyard:
I'm using a Samsung J7 Prime on Marshmallow
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, make sure HTTPS Filtering is turned on in AdClear, and you should be all set.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for the kind words! We've come a long way with the help of everyone here on XDA. :)
[Android Apps and Games] StuttgartKiwi:
Hi [MENTION=8895941]Dan Ger[/MENTION], I'd love to know in what ways you found AdClear to be better than AdGuard?

I've been using AdGuard for a little while now, so I'm curious to know if and how AdClear might be better and if it's worth switching for me.
[Android Apps and Games] flipmode_11:
Hello, I am contemplating uninstalling as don't feel this is doing much.

I use AdGuard or Yandex or Quad9 DNS servers that block connections to malicious, spam, tracker and advertising servers.

It uses less power and memory and has no additional background apps or services.

I've also installed a dozen firewall and filtering apps, finding AdGuard the best on mobile - allowing me to also subscribe to dozens and dozens of lists and have extension in Yandex or Firefox web browsers (chromium-based & Mozilla).

I'm surprised that none of this is available after donating 2+ years ago... ? ?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Just to let you know, we do include DNS blocking as an option in AdClear, and all of our other services (snooze, firewall) are optional to use. We have an extension available for Firefox. We're always innovating and trying to stay one step ahead of other ad blockers.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh that's actually great. You can find the DNS options under Settings > Ad Blocking > DNS Blocking. It will allow you to use a custom server, block requests, and manually set your DNS server.

Many of the lists that are in your code are currently used in AdClear. We are working on adding the ability to add lists. As of now, you can only add individual domains to block from. It is something we definitely want to put in soon, as its a major request. We've just had to refactor some code and move some things around to get it ready. I can, of course, sympathize with your plight of getting something like this together.

An issue that we run into sometimes is that some lists are either too extensive or don't work well on mobile. It can lead to breakages, etc. That's another reason why list adding is something we want to get added soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Lexx Diamond:
I just came in here to see what more I could do to block some new ads and it looks like the DNS blocking option in settings did the job. Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
great stuff! Talk about good marketing, lol.
[Android Apps and Games] vault1965:
Hi guys. I am using AdClear for some time now and it is great. One thing that I have noticed is that for some reason, it blocks some apps on my home network. First example is Transdroid. If AdClear is enabled, Transdroid cannot connect to my transmission client . Same goes for some dlna players. If I disable AdClear all is well. Let me know if you need more details.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hi, this is interesting, as AdClear shouldn't be causing problems on the home network. Could you send us a bug report through the app with more info on your setup and the apps? That'll let us see what the hangup is within AdClear.
[Android Apps and Games] lopium:
I'm having a hard time trusting this app. Basically all the traffic passes through them. This is a no no for me.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear's VPN is local to your device. It is a "dummy" in that sense, so no traffic actually goes through an outside server.
[Android Apps and Games] storm68:
Then why a certificate?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
The same concept, just for encrypted ads (YouTube, Google, FB). There is no way for us to access it, as all the encrypted traffic is still local to the device. The certificate was originally one of our selling points upon release, as no one at the time could block encrypted ads (edit: without root).
[Android Apps and Games] lopium:
In the presentation of your product (in the very first page of this topic):

Which data ?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Right. Like the previous paragraph in the "How Do You Make Money?" section states, we do collect analytics, such as app use, device info, etc. This isn't taken by routing traffic through a different proxy point/server, though.
[Android Apps and Games] FanboyStudios:
That sucks.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We try to be as upfront about our business model as possible so that users can make the decision themselves. We don't seem to get much demand for a premium option, but we could definitely do an opt out version if there was demand. We also collect anonymous information, and we're mostly interested in interactions and info that could help make Android more stable. We do not sell analytics to advertisers.
[Android Apps and Games] FanboyStudios:
I would suggest just making the application open source, free, without data collection (a lot of us are blocking ads to avoid data collection, and your app well kind of thwarts some of that reasoning as you collect data), and just request donations! If you did that you would likely get a lot of donations (I would probably be one of them, of course after I get money)! As of right now, you would basically have enough to challenge the users of AdGuard if you just did what I suggest.
[Android Apps and Games] cnjax:
Amazing how people complain about a free app that they have the choice to use or not use.
[Android Apps and Games] vault1965:
I have compiled bug report and sent it. My setup is fairly normal, nothing fancy. Transmission runs on Readynas on default port. I cannot understand why AdClear would block Transdrone from connecting to it. For example Plex that runs on same Nas does not have any problem. ...
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you. I've located it. Sometimes LAN apps act strangely. For many, we've found that trying a couple of times to connect would work, but in other cases, certain hardware just does not like the phone with AdClear on it. We'll take a look at what's going on. It will be difficult to replicate, but hopefully we'll see the cause.
[Android Apps and Games] vault1965:
Thanks, much appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] raspicio:
Hi, on the app Sofascore with Adclear on, on a live game we can't see the users messages, with Adclear not filtering the app the messages appear.

Thanks and keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This is live chat? I'll try to see when a game is on to test this out. Thanks for letting us know!
[Android Apps and Games] raspicio:
Yes, live comments.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Nezzox:
Why should I choose this over blokada? Blokada also has the option to change DNS.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
You can change DNS in AdClear as well.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Just to let you know, I was able to replicate during the Real match yesterday and made a ticket. We'll take a loot at what's going on.
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
Doesn't seem to work, app just closes on latest DP2 Android P preview, Pixel 2 XL... Tried a few times
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're working with the preview builds right now. We try to get stability up to par by the time the official release comes out.
[Android Apps and Games] fazi78:
Will you send me that apk file? There is off.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry about that. It's fixed now!
[Android Apps and Games] punk84z:
Working great on Mate 10 Pro 8.0

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Great to hear! We have an update coming out either today or tomorrow that should make it even better!
[Android Apps and Games] fazi78:
I still can't download on my mobile
[Android Apps and Games] fazi78:
I think i have something wrong.

Can't install that file :/
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh, huh. I thought you meant the link on the OP was wrong. Huh. Let me see if I can replicate.

In the meantime, you can use our site www.seven.com
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey guys!

Just letting y'all know that YouTube blocking is fixed in the latest version. No more video ads! We just put the APK up. Thanks for sticking with us.

Let me know if I can help y'all.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I think we fixed this with the new update. Sorry about that. Something odd is going on with our apk uploading.
[Android Apps and Games] unclejimbo88:
Regarding monetization... I'd prefer acceptable ads over selling data to third-parties. All traffic is routed through this VPN, and that already offers way too much potential for privacy invasiveness.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks. This is something we're discussing with GDPR going on. We may make some changes in the near future.
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
Have you guys been making progress on Android P yet? Looking forward to giving it a try when you do!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah we have it on a phone and are working on it. Seems to be going smoothly so far.
[Android Apps and Games] TaZeR369:
Hey, I was wondering why the app so strongly nags for device admin permissions when the only feature that seems to depend on it is automatic screen locking which I don't even understand the need for that in a ad blocker, it works fine except for the constant nag forcing me to block all notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] dextroit:
If I have a firewall that also uses VPN will it cause conflict?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We request the same permissions as YouTube. That gives us a broad ability to block their/google ads. If you had to agree to more, let us know.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes. Unfortunately Android only allows one VPN at a time. AdClear also has a firewall feature, though.
[Android Apps and Games] Yousha_T:
Is there any way that I can use vpn along with adclear but without using adclear vpn as I can use only one vpn
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're working on implementing outside proxy support right now actually. It should be ready to go soon.
[Android Apps and Games] quailallstar:
I feel like this app works a lot better when compared to the AdGuard Android app. Anyone else agree?
[Android Apps and Games] Patrick9801:
AdClear is by far the best Adblocker I've tried yet! I also like the clear design, the features and the easy handling. I have really no problems with this app! I'm really happy that I found it! Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank y'all so much! AdClear's come to work this well due in most part to our helpful and patient users. We're glad that it's working the way we both intend it to.
[Android Apps and Games] Yousha_T:
Can you please add an option to just install selected certificates?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you clarify what you mean? Like using a different certificate?
[Android Apps and Games] Yousha_T:
I meant that can I install certificate for certain apps only, like for chrome only?

Is that possible?

https://ibb.co/jBzyhy

And Can I block pop-up ads on chrome just by using vpn of adclear.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Theoretically you could do this by turning off ad blocking for the apps you don't want it to work in, or you might be able to add a bunch of domains to the SSL bypass list. We used to have this feature, but it caused a ton of problems.